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kalikshama -> RE: Colbert's First Salvo (1/17/2012 8:51:55 AM)
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South Carolina does not have a provision for write in votes, and Colbert cannot get on the ballot, but Cain cannot get off it: http://www.colbertnation.com/full-episodes/mon-january-16-2012-scott-douglas
Stephen Colbert Calls On Internet To Vote Herman Cain In South Carolina Primary
Colbert was outraged by this affront on democracy, as he believes that it's a citizen's right to write in any candidate they want, no matter how ridiculous: "Sleepy. Dopey. Perry."
The solution? Well, regular views of the "Report" know that the Colbert Super PAC officially endorsed Herman Cain for president on October 18, and despite Stephen's presidential ambitions, the Super PAC is sticking to its guns and continuing support for Cain.
"Because Cain and I are so similar, I think that if this Saturday Herman Cain were to get a significant number of vote, that would be a sign that voters are hungry for a Stephen Colbert campaign."
Colbert also pointed out that since South Carolina has an open primary, voters are not restricted to registered Republicans. "Anyone who shares my values can show it by voting for Herman Cain," Colbert informed his viewers, encouraging his legion of young (and likely liberal) fans in South Carolina to show up at the polls.
"Independents, Democrats, college kids, viewers of my show, people who attended rally, my Twitter followers, my good friends on Reddit: People of the Internet, stand up and shout! Because you are legally eligible to go down to the polls and tell the world how much you love Herman Cain."
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